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Published on 5 August 2025

GSTR-3B Table 3.2 Reporting: Key Updates and Guidelines for 2025

July 2025 Update: Table 3.2 in GSTR-3B Now Auto-Filled & Non-Editable

If you’ve been manually editing Table 3.2 in GSTR-3B each month—those days are over starting July 2025.

From this filing period onward, inter-State supply details to unregistered persons, composition taxpayers, and UIN holders will be auto-populated from your GSTR-1/IFF and locked—no manual changes allowed in GSTR-3B.

This change was initially expected in April but was pushed back to give taxpayers more time. It’s now live from July 2025, aiming to reduce mismatches and improve reporting consistency.

What Does This Mean for You?

From July onwards:

  • Table 3.2 will only use data drawn from your GSTR-1 or IFF.
  • You cannot edit it manually in GSTR-3B.
  • If the pre-filled values are incorrect, you’ll need to correct them at the source—through GSTR-1 amendments.

Made a Mistake? Here's How to Fix It

If you spot an error in Table 3.2 after July:

Option 1: File a correction via GSTR-1A for the same month. Option 2: Rectify it in your next GSTR-1 or IFF return.

Corrections made in these forms will automatically update Table 3.2 in future GSTR-3B filings.

Example: Let’s say you mistakenly reported a B2C supply to a buyer in Maharashtra instead of Gujarat in your July GSTR-1. Fix it in GSTR-1A for July, or in your August GSTR-1. The system will then auto-calculate the correct inter-State data going forward.

How to Stay Compliant

Double-check all inter-State supply entries before filing GSTR-1/IFF. Cross-verify with your books to avoid location mismatches. Remember: Table 3.2 in GSTR-3B becomes the official record once filed—so catch and fix issues early.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What’s the main change in Table 3.2 from July 2025? Table 3.2 will now be fully auto-filled based on your GSTR-1/IFF. You cannot edit it while filing GSTR-3B. This ensures consistency across GST filings.

2. What if the pre-filled data is wrong? Correct it through GSTR-1A for that period or your next GSTR-1/IFF return. These changes will update your GSTR-3B values going forward.

3. How do I avoid mismatches? Always review inter-State invoices before uploading GSTR-1 or IFF. Ensure proper tagging of state codes and buyer types (URP, Composition, UIN).

4. Can I amend GSTR-1A any time before GSTR-3B? Yes. There’s no fixed gap between GSTR-1A and GSTR-3B. Just ensure you submit GSTR-1A before filing GSTR-3B for that period.

Final Tip

Don’t wait till the last day. If you’re unsure whether your GSTR-1/IFF data is accurate, talk to your CA well before your July 2025 GSTR-3B due date

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